Nathan Sparling, head of policy and campaigning at HIV Scotland, said: “This is the largest survey of young people in Scotland, specifically focused on their experiences of sexual health education in schools.

“We heard from 2,806 students from Orkney to Dumfries & Galloway and right across the central belt.

“It shows that students in Scotland need and want better sexual health education, that informs them about the modern-day realities of HIV and how to prevent it.

“Let’s be clear, HIV cannot be transmitted through spitting, kissing or toilet seats.